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Chapter 408 The Long-Awaited Meeting

"Director Xia."

Inside the prison hospital.

The composed man walked through the hospital corridor, receiving a salute every time he passed a man on duty.

Xia Yuefeng nodded in response to each one.

Nan Zhuren followed behind Xia Yuefeng, attracting some curious glances.

He couldn't help but look around.

"Have you been waiting a long time for this visit?"

Xia Yuefeng, who was in front, suddenly spoke up, drawing Nan Zhuren's attention back.

"Indeed, but I can understand the necessity of the strict procedures involved."

Xia Yuefeng nodded: "If you just want to 'see him', it was fine when Lin Lilin was in the hospital, but I will absolutely not agree to it here."

The prison hospital is not the same as the outside world.

"Ultimately, considering that you are a victim and key witness in the Lin Lilin case, it is legally necessary to arrange a meeting between you."

"At the same time, Lin Lilin himself agreed to and even looked forward to this visit."

"He probably thought it was a family visit?" Xia Yuefeng chuckled meaningfully. "That's why your application was approved."

Even so, it still took a considerable amount of time.

In this regard, Xia Yuefeng handled everything strictly by official procedures. At most, he could guarantee that Nan Zhuren's application wouldn't be delayed due to unforeseen circumstances or negligence, but no necessary steps should be omitted.

Nan Zhuren expressed his understanding: "It's already quite an achievement that this meeting was able to proceed normally."

Xia Yuefeng nodded, pleased with Nan Zhuren's well-behaved and sensible demeanor.

After walking a few more steps, he suddenly asked again, "Do you know where Tiantian has been lately and what she's been doing?"

"Every day? You mean summer?" Nan Zhuren laughed. "I don't know, how...should I know?"

The tone of their voices remained unchanged compared to the previous topic, and even the rhythm and intervals of their steps were as steady as ever.

Looking at Xia Yuefeng's back, Nan Zhuren couldn't detect any expression, only a nod.

The two did not communicate again after that.

until--

"arrive."

They stopped in front of a hospital ward.

Upon entering, there was a guard and a caregiver inside.

And Lin Lilin, lying on the hospital bed with his eyes wide open.

……

The last time Nan Zhuren saw Lin Lilin was when the latter had fallen down below the teaching building.

Now it seems that the other party is in even worse shape than before.

Sometimes, the visual impact of a seriously injured person during treatment is far greater than when they are covered in blood.

For example, Lin Lilin at this moment was covered with large areas of unexplained swelling, and his exposed skin was covered with dense sutures.

These lines intersect with each other as if dividing his body into several parts, some areas are flatter, some are rougher, some are red and swollen, and some are bluish-black.

It looks like a withered old bat.

Not to mention the unpleasant smell that still permeated the ward at that moment, a putrid stench.

Even with regular cleaning by caregivers, the smell cannot be eliminated.

However, no one present frowned.

"...Heh..."

Before seeing Nan Zhuren, Lin Lilin could clearly see the anticipation on his face from the side. However, when Lin Lilin's gaze met Nan Zhuren's and he saw her tall, radiant figure, his eyes immediately began to dart away.

Unfortunately, Lin Lilin couldn't control any part of his body, so he could only stand upright in front of the three people in the house.

"Director Xia, you have thirty minutes," a guard reminded him.

Xia Yuefeng nodded, then walked to the side and gave the seat facing Lin Lilin to Nan Zhuren.

The visit and conversation officially began.

"It's been a long time." Nan Zhuren looked Lin Lilin up and down and spoke first.

Lin Lilin remained silent for a while, it was unclear whether he was adjusting or preparing.

After five breaths, he gasped for air for a few moments, then laughed out loud.

The sound was like a fierce wind blowing from a dry canyon, harsh and grating.

"Long time no see, Zhu Ren." He even used a rather intimate form of address. "I heard you wanted to see me?"

Nan Zhuren nodded: "I heard you also want to see me."

"Of course, of course. Just seeing you makes me want to jump for joy..."

Nan Zhuren reminded him, "You won't even be able to stand up in your entire life, let alone jump."

Lin Lilin paused in his panting, then chuckled again.

"Yes, yes, that's the feeling. You're all I have now, you're the best..."

No one knows what kind of weird things Lin Lilin was thinking during his time in the hospital, that he would say such creepy things.

Nan Zhuren almost couldn't resist giving herself a "re-emotional adjustment".

"Ahem, what have you been doing all this time? Consulting? Giving lectures? Investigating cases?"

Nan Zhuren did not answer, and continued with her own rhythm:

"The reason this visit was approved is mainly because I came as a key witness. So we need to get the work done first."

"So, let's start from the beginning, beginning with telling the truth—what did you have for lunch today?"

Nan Zhuren had already established a baseline for Lin Lilin's facial expressions.

However, people in different periods and in different states naturally have different baselines.

Nan Zhuren is currently having some concerns about Lin Lilin's condition, so it is necessary to re-establish a baseline.

Lin Lilin laughed again, muttering things like "That's right" and "That's exactly it," as if he were absorbed in something strange.

Nan Zhuren patiently asked again, "What did you have for lunch today?"

These words brought Lin Lilin back to his senses: "Hehehe... cough cough, noon, let me think... it's vegetable puree, probably made with carrots and chicken... besides that, there's also steamed bun paste soaked in meat broth."

Nan Zhuren noted Lin Lilin's reaction and nodded, asking, "How many times a day do you take your medicine?"

Lin Lilin replied, "Three times, once in the morning, once at noon, and once in the evening... When I had just finished the surgery, I would have an extra time at night."

How many IV drips should you get per day?

Five bottles.

Nan Zhuren looked at the caregiver beside her.

The caregiver glanced at Director Xia, and after receiving his approval, nodded to Nan Zhuren.

"Okay, now we'll lie—what did you major in as an undergraduate?"

Lin Lilin's face twitched slightly: "...Clinical medicine."

The baseline has been established.

Nan Zhuren nodded and asked the first question, keeping it strictly business:
"In the past period of time, have you not disclosed any details of the case to the police officers, or lied and not been exposed yet?"

(End of this chapter)